Callaway C12...
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Heel & Toe
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From: Fair Oaks CA
Callaway C12...
Are there any body conversions available for the C5's to the Callaway C12 styling?
My current understanding is that the C12 and C5 are very similar as Callaway took the chassis and LS1 (they did make some modifications though).
Just wondering if you guys have seen anything?
My current understanding is that the C12 and C5 are very similar as Callaway took the chassis and LS1 (they did make some modifications though).
Just wondering if you guys have seen anything?
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The C12 wasn't a "body kit" per se. It was more like a completely new car that used a C5 Corvette as a donor. Every body panel, except for the roof, was replaced. Inner body structures were modified significantly. The frame itself was also modified for increased structural rigidity. New forged control arms were installed to increase the car's width. Special coil-over suspension systems replaced the GM parts. 27 cars were built, 2 race cars and 25 road cars, to meet homologation requirements. MSRP of these cars ranged from approx. $185K to $250K. Road car engines ranged from 440 hp/5.7L to 480 hp/6.2L to 550 hp/7.0L.
It could never be offered as a body kit.
We have a DVD available that illustrates the construction of the prototype car.
It could never be offered as a body kit.
We have a DVD available that illustrates the construction of the prototype car.
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CF Member Englandgreen emailed me some pictures of a couple of C5 Body replacement options (including Lambo-like looking wheel wells) but I dont know where I put them. They were pretty cool looking widebodies 
They went for about $19 Large. Very expensive but extremely unique. I would PM HIM IF i were you
They went for about $19 Large. Very expensive but extremely unique. I would PM HIM IF i were you
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Originally Posted by mcv
The C12 wasn't a "body kit" per se. It was more like a completely new car that used a C5 Corvette as a donor. Every body panel, except for the roof, was replaced. Inner body structures were modified significantly. The frame itself was also modified for increased structural rigidity. New forged control arms were installed to increase the car's width. Special coil-over suspension systems replaced the GM parts. 27 cars were built, 2 race cars and 25 road cars, to meet homologation requirements. MSRP of these cars ranged from approx. $185K to $250K. Road car engines ranged from 440 hp/5.7L to 480 hp/6.2L to 550 hp/7.0L.
It could never be offered as a body kit.
We have a DVD available that illustrates the construction of the prototype car.
It could never be offered as a body kit.
We have a DVD available that illustrates the construction of the prototype car.
For $185-250K, as stated, why isn't there more horsepower considering the new 'Z is being sold for 65K with just as much hp? Granted this was back in '98 but still.
Again....put the flame-shooters back in your closets.
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Originally Posted by BAMF AE
Beautiful car without a doubt. Please dont flame me for this next statement....it's only out of curiosity/knowledge simply because I cant quite figure it out after years of pondering (non-stop)
For $185-250K, as stated, why isn't there more horsepower considering the new 'Z is being sold for 65K with just as much hp? Granted this was back in '98 but still.
Again....put the flame-shooters back in your closets.
For $185-250K, as stated, why isn't there more horsepower considering the new 'Z is being sold for 65K with just as much hp? Granted this was back in '98 but still.
Again....put the flame-shooters back in your closets.
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From: The Surgeon General has warned that it's ok to smoke mustangs!
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Originally Posted by MARK's_C5TT
FWIW, a 911 Turbo is $135K but has less HP than the Z06
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Originally Posted by BAMF AE
So then is it safe to say that the C12 Calloway was slightly overpriced?
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From: Cresskill NJ
Originally Posted by BAMF AE
So then is it safe to say that the C12 Calloway was slightly overpriced?
I would venture to say quality-wise there is no comparison between a C5, and, what I assume is, a hand built C12.
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From: Fair Oaks CA
Originally Posted by RockyL32
Those are the style of headlight the General should have put on the C6 intead of the Viper style they went with........Just my 2 cents
thx for the info mcv! im interested in that dvd by the way...where can i pick one up (im thinking it can provide me with inspiration). Also would it be at all possible to order ANY of these parts or get their specs - perhaps down the road i can use some and custom fabricate my own body style or something. thanks
im thinking the cars were so expensive because a) they were probably hand built, b) only 27 of them, and c) being performance (and im not just talking about the engine)
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Originally Posted by RockyL32
Those are the style of headlight the General should have put on the C6 intead of the Viper style they went with........Just my 2 cents
But since when has GM been creative? Sure woud be nice if there was a way to convert the C5 front to look like the Callaway. I'm sure Callaway woudnt like it very much though. I'M Thinkin there is a design patent of some sort
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From: Branford Connecticut
Originally Posted by EclipseParadise
thats def one of my fav parts of the c12....
thx for the info mcv! im interested in that dvd by the way...where can i pick one up (im thinking it can provide me with inspiration). Also would it be at all possible to order ANY of these parts or get their specs - perhaps down the road i can use some and custom fabricate my own body style or something. thanks
im thinking the cars were so expensive because a) they were probably hand built, b) only 27 of them, and c) being performance (and im not just talking about the engine)
thx for the info mcv! im interested in that dvd by the way...where can i pick one up (im thinking it can provide me with inspiration). Also would it be at all possible to order ANY of these parts or get their specs - perhaps down the road i can use some and custom fabricate my own body style or something. thanks
im thinking the cars were so expensive because a) they were probably hand built, b) only 27 of them, and c) being performance (and im not just talking about the engine)
There aren't any spare body panels available. In fact, some of the body molds were destroyed in a fire where they were stored in Germany.
I understand that there are a couple of C12's for sale. The best source for this type of info is callawayownersgroup.com.
